Our Services


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NPI becomes the "employer of record" for the talent and crew for whom we process payroll on your behalf. NPI handles payroll for virtually every type of entertainment production including independent films, live production and theatre, event and trade shows including set up and take down, staff, extras, residuals, crews, corporate events, print and musicians. Skilled in handling the processing for all union types, NPI ensures accurate and timely submissions for all dues, pension, welfare and health contributions, and confirmation of contract rates.

Whether you contract union or non-union talent and crew in the United States or Canada, NPI provides you with complete payroll services for:

  • Live performance productions, including theatre, dance, music, musicals, trade shows, opera and corporate events
  • Motion pictures and feature films
  • Independent Films
  • Low budget movies
  • Trade Show including event set up and take down
  • Residuals
  • Extras
  • Union and non union crew
  • Television and radio commercials
  • Documentaries
  • Industrial and educational programs
  • Broadcast
  • Print
  • Video games
  • Animation
  • Musicians, music and music videos

NPI becomes the "employer of record" for the talent and crew we payroll. Our services include:

We provide to you:

  • A dedicated account manager
  • All start up paperwork
  • Calculation of your hours and overtime, meal breaks, premium pay and penalties
  • Calculating agents commissions and handling escrow accounts accurately
  • Verification of any union contract agreement provisions
  • Payroll for your actors, crew, extras and musicians
  • Calculations and payments for residuals and upgrades
  •  Workers' compensation and unemployment coverage
  • Payment and reporting of union pension, health and dues
  • Filing your weekly payroll taxes, quarterlies
  • Processing all unemployment claims
  • Process your workers compensation injury claims
  • Providing your employees with W2’s at years end
  • Handle any employee calls whether accounting, union or payroll related
  • Provide employee confirmation and earnings reports when necessary

Because payroll needs and requirements vary for each area of the entertainment industry, our service is customized for you to ensure that every detail is handled with precision and accuracy. Whether your business is small or large, whether your company is established or new, we are confident that NPI has the solution to fit your payroll needs.